Safety Issues

Founded in 1913 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the mission of the National Safety Council is to educate and influence people to prevent accidental injury and death. Raising awareness about safety issues that affect all of us regardless of industry, helps make our world a safer place.

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Learn how to make your community a Safe Community

The Safe Communities America TM designation is awarded to communities that have demonstrated leadership in promoting safety, reducing injuries, and preparing their citizens for natural and man-made disasters.

The Results Are In...

While American workers recognize safety as a serious issue, their perceptions about their greatest safety risks do not mirror reality, according to a 2006 National Safety Council survey. Learn More...

Safety Calendar

Monthly and weekly observances, including our own National Safety Month in June.

Key Issues in Safety

• Agriculture Safety
• Driver Safety
• Emergency Preparedness
• Falls in the Home and Community
• First Aid
• Lead
• Non-Crash Vehicle Injuries and Children
• Off-the-Job Safety
• One Child’s Death is One Too Many
• Poison Prevention
• Radon
• Safety Ambassador
• Safety for HR Professionals
• Safety for Supervisors
• Teen Driving
• Understanding Radiation
• Windows Safety
• Workplace Safety Compliance

Estimating the Costs of Injuries updated

NSC makes estimates of the average costs of fatal and nonfatal unintentional injuries to illustrate their impact on the nation's economy. Click through to view Report on Injuries in America.

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Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

This guide will help employers determine appropriate workplace practices, the guidance divides workplaces and operations into four risk zones according to the likelihood of occupational exposure to pandemic influenza.

NSC Partners with the U.S. Department of Defense

The National Safety Council and the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector General partnered to conduct safety perception surveys. Learn More...

For a U.S. Department of Defense summary matrix of existing occupational safety and health management systems, click here.

Injury Facts® Current Edition

There are new additions to our internationally recognized Injury Facts product family! As always, this highly acclaimed source of injury data is available in book, CD-ROM and multi-user license formats, but we’ve added new products to help you get even more from Injury Facts than ever before. Learn more!